Enlightening Talks

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Enlightening Talks Podcast

Enlightening Talks is a community platform podcast for all youth that discusses mental health issues. Hosted by different individuals, each episode features personal experiences with mental health and how to manage them in everyday life. The podcast aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and provide a safe space for young people to connect and support one another.

26/06/2023

Embracing Solitude: Navigating the Fear of Loneliness | Moureen Mwakipesile

In this compelling episode of Enlightening Talks, join host Moureen Mwakipesile as she delves deep into the intricate emotions surrounding solitude and the fear of loneliness. Titled "Embracing Solitude: Navigating the Fear of Loneliness," Moureen opens up about her personal journey and how she overcame loneliness and left out among her peers. Throughout the episode, Moureen shares her relatable experiences of feeling disconnected from those around her and struggling with the fear of being alone. She takes listeners on a heartfelt exploration of the complex emotions associated with solitude, examining the societal pressures that often make us fear being alone and how it can hinder our personal growth and self-discovery. Drawing from her own experiences, Moureen encourages her audience to embrace solitude as a catalyst for personal development and self-reflection. She explores the transformative power of spending time alone, highlighting how it allows us to connect with our inner selves, rediscover our passions, and build a stronger sense of self-awareness. With a compassionate and relatable approach, Moureen shares practical tips and strategies for navigating the fear of loneliness. She discusses the importance of self-care, cultivating meaningful connections, and finding solace in hobbies and creative pursuits. By sharing her own methods for embracing solitude, Moureen empowers listeners to embrace their own uniqueness and find contentment within themselves. Join Moureen Mwakipesile on this intimate episode of Enlightening Talks as she invites you to challenge societal norms, redefine your relationship with solitude, and ultimately discover the profound beauty that lies within embracing your own company. Whether you're someone who struggles with the fear of loneliness or simply seeking a fresh perspective on solitude, this episode promises to be a transformative and empowering journey of self-discovery. Note: "Embracing Solitude: Navigating the Fear of Loneliness" is a continuation of the Enlightening Talks Podcast, a platform dedicated to engaging conversations that inspire personal growth, introspection, and the pursuit of a more meaningful life.

14 min
01/05/2023

Dealing with childhood trauma | Natasha Edwards

In this episode of the Enlightening Talks podcast, host Natasha Edwards shares her personal story of childhood trauma and how it affected her relationship with her single parent mother due to the absence of her father in her life. Natasha opens up about the challenges of growing up without a father figure and the impact that this had on her relationship with her mother. Natasha shares how she coped with the absence of her father, including seeking support from family and friends and developing a strong sense of independence. She also discusses the challenges of navigating her relationship with her mother, who was often working long hours to provide for their family. Throughout the episode, Natasha offers insights and advice for listeners who may be struggling with similar issues. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support and building a strong support network. Listeners will gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced by children growing up without a father figure, and the impact that this can have on their mental health and relationships. Through Natasha's story, listeners will also be inspired to seek help and support, and to work towards healing and improving their own relationships.

14 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 09 - The Silenced

Silencing yourself does not erase all the damage and the shame, it only suppress it. The worst part about being silent is that, you do not get to see how holding everything to yourself negatively impacts you, until when it’s almost too late.......in this episode, Jacqueline Owden is enlightening us on all the shame and trauma that paves a way for silence and ways to get passed this.

20 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 08 - Parenting and Children's Mental Health

It is totally okay to struggle with parenting and it's important to remember that all parents have difficult times and there's no such thing as being perfect when it comes to parenting. So let's have an open-minded conversation about parenting with Jacqueline Owden.

19 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 07 - Bullying

Did you guys know that bullying perpetration has been associated with psychopathic tendencies, antisocial personality traits, anxiety, and conduct problems?.....Want to know more about bullying? Tune in with Jacqueline Owden.

21 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 06 - Expectations

What to expect or not to expect sounds like a social construct. People tell you when you should expect or not expect. Or whom you should expect something from. Isn’t it just a social construct? ... please tune in to listen to this interesting episode with Jacqueline Owden and don't forget to share your subjective opinion!!

11 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 05 - Procrastination

"When we procrastinate, we're not only aware that we're avoiding the task in question, but also that doing so is probably a bad idea. And yet, we do it anyway" - Dr. Piers Steel. To know more about procrastination and it's effects, please spare your time to listen to this enlightening episode with Jacqueline Owden.

18 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 04 - Sense of self

There are so many people out here trying so hard to be who they are meant to be and voice up. I want to encourage you that you've got this and it’s never going to be easy but it is going to be worth it, EVENTUALLY!

33 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 03 - Unresolved Feelings

Meet Jacqueline Owden as she talks of ague feelings of pain and grief, resentment and fear still haunt people who are attached to the past. These unresolved feelings can appear anytime, in response to an outside situation or to your own thoughts.

18 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 02 - Psychological Stressor

Psychological stressors are social and physical environmental circumstances that challenge the adaptive capabilities and resources of an organism. These circumstances represent an extremely wide and varied array of different situations that possess both common and specific psychological and physical attributes. Catch Jacqueline Owden as she talks about this pandemic that has been haunting the world.

10 min
23/09/2021

Ep. 01 - Vulnerability

We live in the world where most of us find it hard to talk about our struggles, issues, and problems. Whereby, this hardship might have been rooted from our childhood or past experiences. The mentality that, "if you speak up, you are weak" has affected so many people's mental health. I believe that everything starts with THE SELF. You can be mentally healthy when you choose to take care of your mental health regardless of the circumstances. So please join me on this journey of enlightment as I converse about things that affect our mental health and how to solve different mental health problems.

24 min

11 Episodes

Enlightening Talks is a community platform podcast for all youth that discusses mental health issues. Hosted by different individuals, each episode features personal experiences with mental health and how to manage them in everyday life. The podcast aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and provide a safe space for young people to connect and support one another.

Creator

Enlightening Talks
Years Active

2021 - 2023
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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